> Hi all,
>
> I've bought the book and unsurprisingly, I'm keen to give it a go.
> I've long admired the Lotus 7 style replica, and I think this may
> very well be the best way of owning one.
>
> Having browsed through some of the messages posted on the site, I
> can't help thinking most members of the group have some level of
> mechanical aptitude (unlike myself). So I'll be taking lots of time
> to prepare to give myself the best chance of success.
>
> One question I have is "are there any NZ builders out there?" who may
> have some knowledge of the legal loopholes in NZ and the costs
> associated with building a Locost in the New Zealand context.
>
> Cheers
> Simon
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>

Graeme Banks

Hi Simon There are a number of builders in New Zealand, possibly more in the South Island than the North. We have one supplier of chassis and parts and other

Message 2 of 6
, Apr 30, 2001

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Hi Simon
There are a number of builders in New Zealand, possibly more in the South
Island than the North. We have one supplier of chassis and parts and other
suppliers of fiberglass parts. The Sports Car Club of NZ
www.binary.co.nz/sccnz.html can put you in touch with a certifier to assist
in making your car road legal. Preferred engine in NZ and Australia is
Toyota but a 2 Litre Cortina Mk4 (Pinto) engined car has been completed in
Dunedin and a Fiat twin Cam one is being built in Auckland. Email me atgraban@... for more details.
Graeme Banks

Peter

Hi Simon, There are quite a few Kiwis lurking on this list who have completed or like me progressing with a build. I can give you a run down on the legalities

Message 3 of 6
, May 2, 2001

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Hi Simon,

There are quite a few Kiwis lurking on this list who have completed or like
me progressing with a build.

I can give you a run down on the legalities experienced by me so far and
costs. However the 250 pound x 3 =NZ$750 aint enough but most parts bought
on a pregressive basis dont hurt too much.

>Hi all,
>
>I've bought the book and unsurprisingly, I'm keen to give it a go.
>I've long admired the Lotus 7 style replica, and I think this may
>very well be the best way of owning one.
>
>Having browsed through some of the messages posted on the site, I
>can't help thinking most members of the group have some level of
>mechanical aptitude (unlike myself). So I'll be taking lots of time
>to prepare to give myself the best chance of success.
>
>One question I have is "are there any NZ builders out there?" who may
>have some knowledge of the legal loopholes in NZ and the costs
>associated with building a Locost in the New Zealand context.
>
>Cheers
>Simon

Simon McKenzie

Andrew, Like you, I m in Auckland. How far along the track are you? Simon ... _________________________________________________________________________ Get

Message 4 of 6
, May 6, 2001

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Andrew,

Like you, I'm in Auckland. How far along the track are you?

Simon

>From: "Marie Denton" <mariedenton@...>
>Reply-To: locost@yahoogroups.com
>To: <locost@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [locost] Any NZ builders out there
>Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 17:17:53 +1200
>
>Where are you?
>
>Regards
>Andrew
>Auckland NZ
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <simonmck34@...>
>To: <locost@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 12:13 PM
>Subject: [locost] Any NZ builders out there
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've bought the book and unsurprisingly, I'm keen to give it a go.
> > I've long admired the Lotus 7 style replica, and I think this may
> > very well be the best way of owning one.
> >
> > Having browsed through some of the messages posted on the site, I
> > can't help thinking most members of the group have some level of
> > mechanical aptitude (unlike myself). So I'll be taking lots of time
> > to prepare to give myself the best chance of success.
> >
> > One question I have is "are there any NZ builders out there?" who may
> > have some knowledge of the legal loopholes in NZ and the costs
> > associated with building a Locost in the New Zealand context.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Simon
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
>http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi Simon Actually I finished 2 Lotus 7 clones before L knew about Ron Champion s book!!!!! They were finished about 10 years ago for my two sons. Both using

Message 5 of 6
, May 7, 2001

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Hi Simon

Actually I finished 2 Lotus 7 clones before L knew about Ron Champion's
book!!!!! They were finished about 10 years ago for my two sons. Both
using Ford Xflows. I am currently rebuilding a New Zealand built Historic
1972 Formula Ford.

Tomorrow night Sports Car club AGM at the Vintage Car Club rooms Fairfax Ave
at 7.30. Are you coming along? We need some new blood as the maturer
members are getting involved in such things as Austin 7's aren't they
Graeme?